Local News
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Emergency crews respond to Rochdale crash involving child and two adultsEmergency services rushed to the scene of a two-car crash on Edenfield Road in Rochdale on the evening of Monday 1 December, with a child and two adults treated for minor injuries.
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Middleton lights up in memory of beloved council officer Lauren MasonA specially commissioned Christmas light has been installed outside Middleton Library in tribute to popular local council officer Lauren Mason, who died suddenly last November.
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Another bank will be converted into a church in MiddletonA town centre bank which closed its doors in spring will be transformed into a church.
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Rochdale Council Leader Neil Emmott provides update on suspended Chief ExecLeader Neil Emmott confirms suspension of James Binks following allegations linked to his previous role at Manchester City Council.
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Chief executive of Rochdale council suspendedThe chief executive of Rochdale council has been suspended following allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’.
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Rochdale Council chief exec accused of ‘grinding’ on young care leaver during drunken awards nightRochdale council is under pressure after it emerged that its chief executive, James Binks, was subject to a disciplinary investigation into inappropriate behaviour toward a young female graduate during his previous role at Manchester City Council.
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Michael Bamford named Man of Rochdale 2025 for outstanding community serviceMichael Bamford, the founder of Re-Use Littleborough, has been named the Man of Rochdale 2025 in recognition of his tireless efforts to support those in need both locally and abroad.
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Decision made on rebuilding homes destroyed by massive gas explosionThree terraced houses destroyed in a huge gas explosion are to be rebuilt ‘like-for-like’. The homes, on Nelson Street in the Fishpool area of Bury were at the centre of a major blast at around 11am on February 28, 2024.
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Hundreds of new homes controversially approved for LittleboroughHundreds of homes will be built on former green belt land in the heart of Littleborough.
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Man arrested at Manchester Airport in Heaton Park synagogue terror probeA seventh person has been arrested in connection with the deadly terrorist attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
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Teenage musician sets sights on top Manchester music collegeBUDDING performer Isla Connell has been singing and playing instruments since primary school and is now hoping to land a place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
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Heywood AODS honours retiring President after 40 years at the helmHeywood Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society has paid tribute to its long-serving President, Keith Greenwood, during a surprise celebration marking his retirement after four decades of dedicated leadership.
Notices
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Tributes paid to popular community activist from MilnrowA staunch Labour activist and local community legend has died after giving decades of her life to the people of Rochdale.
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Obituary: Celebration of Life for Norma SullivanMum and Dad (William, fondly known as Lol) shared many happy years as Landlady and Landlord of The Royal Oak in Ramsbottom during the late '80s and '90s
UK News
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PM issues China warning - and hits out at BrexitSir Keir Starmer has warned China poses "real national security threats to the United Kingdom" - and hit out at Brexit.
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Is Starmer continuing to mislead public over the budget?Did the chancellor mislead the public, and her own cabinet, before the budget?
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Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, women still feel unsafe on Britain's streetsIn the middle of Liverpool city centre, musician Ami Alex is showing me a TikTok she posted while busking on the street.
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Dame Joanna Lumley warns of 'crisis hidden in plain sight' - with 1.5 million older people set to spend Christmas aloneDame Joanna Lumley has warned of a "crisis hidden in plain sight", with 1.5 million older people set to spend Christmas alone.


